Teacher of Drama - For September '24

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a World Class School with high expectations, encouraging our students to be aspirational with their learning and to enjoy all aspects of school life. We are looking to appoint an engaging and enthusiastic Teacher of Drama to join our highly effective Faculty from September 2024.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified and talented teacher, to join our highly successful department. Our students learn in a modern dedicated performance theatre with exceptional facilities and dedicated teaching space. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational professional who has a real love for their subject, and the drive to use creative approaches in their teaching. You will join our pioneering and highly successful faculty alongside English and Media, also working closely with Music, and the Practical Arts faculty to take an active role in the wider school community. 

Our students are hardworking and have a positive attitude to learning; they thrive in a culture of achievement and success. Drama is a popular subject at Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form, with many students opting to take it for GCSE and A level. The faculty is committed to ensuring that students are given opportunities to develop their learning with a wide range of extra-curricular experiences, trips and clubs. We frequently collaborate with schools in the local area. Our students from all year groups were fabulous in our latest joint venture with a local secondary boys’ school, 3 sold out performance of Bugsy Malone in the Spring term.

We have a conscientious, well-staffed department with a strong team ethos. Our ideal candidate will be a committed practitioner who shares our vision ‘Let your light so shine – Be the best you can be’. You will have the ability to teach up to A ‘Level/ Key Stage 5.

This post is suitable for a well-qualified candidate or an ECT looking for a supportive and well-structured ECT programme to start in September 2024.

There may also be the opportunity to apply for a pastoral TLR post with additional responsibility outside of the Drama department. Details can be obtained on request or discussed if shortlisted.

Why work for Tolworth Girls’?

Employee well-being is a key part of our values and noted by Ofsted, that it is prioritised at TGS. We have a wide range of incentives to engage staff and ensure they are appreciated and feel valued. Our benefits include Teachers Pension; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; free flu jabs; discounted membership for the on-site gym and free on-site parking. We have an employee assistance programme, which includes free counselling services, plus colleagues enjoy many opportunities for personal and professional development and coaching. We like to get involved in the fun stuff too, supporting charity events and taking every opportunity to get together and have a cuppa in our dedicated staffroom.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Academy’s due diligence, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search to identify any incidents or issues, which are publicly available, online. If there is anything concerning, candidates will be asked to comment on it at interview. 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and all safeguarding checks.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form reserve the right to close this advert early, should suitable candidates apply. We therefore advise all potential candidates to submit as early as possible. Application is via TES, referees will be contacted prior to interview or as stated in application. 

Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies.